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THE 11 NEW
DO’S AND DON’TS OF
BRUNCH FOR MEN
John Seymour knows his brunch. For the New York City native and co-owner of Sweet Chick, it’s not just a meal—it’s a lifestyle. “Brunch is like the weekend— everyone looks forward to it,” he says gleefully, eyeing the big plate of bacon and deckedout double order of buttery, fluffy blueberry pancakes in front of him in the Lower East Side branch of the restaurant (their other location is in Williamsburg). Famous for their chicken and waffles and bacongarnished Bloody Marys alike, Sweet Chick has cool cred and a male-heavy following, including members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Inspired by the hungry masses of men who are taking over what used to be a traditionally feminine landscape, we’ve asked Seymour: What is the proper etiquette when brunching as a dude?
WHAT TIME IS BRUNCH OVER? Four o’clock sharp.
IF 10 GUYS MEET FOR BRUNCH, AND FIVE OF THEM HAD TWICE AS MANY DRINKS, HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF THE BILL? Just divide it by 10, and add the gratuity on. Who cares who had two cocktails? That shit drives me insane. Keep it simple.
WHAT’S THE MALE EQUIVALENT OF A MIMOSA? Here, it would be a Skysicle. It’s tequila or mezcal, pineapple juice, lemon, spicy agave. You’re not gonna drink it with your pinky in the air.
ON A SCALE OF ONE TO 10, HOW OK IS IT TO TAKE A ONE-NIGHT STAND TO BRUNCH? If a guy is taking a girl to brunch after a one-night stand, he might be looking for a little bit more than that one night.
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BY JESSICA PILOT. PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHARON RADISCH
